Master in Territorial Development

Program Overview

The MS Territorial Development Strategy program trains specialists in local development, combining theoretical knowledge and case studies to develop strategic approaches for territorial development. It covers territorial analysis, development policies, governance, and the relationship between companies and territories, preparing graduates for careers in economic development, business creation, and territorial planning.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Title:

MS Territorial Development Strategy

Program Overview:

The MS Territorial Development Strategy trains specialists in local development, at the service of companies and territories. It combines theoretical knowledge and concrete case studies in order to sharpen the spirit of analysis and to provide the necessary hindsight to develop territories in a strategic approach of multi-level actors.

Objectives:

• Understand the challenges and issues of territorial development
• Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to design and implement territorial development strategies
• Acquire a strategic vision and a capacity for transversal analysis
• Develop a solid understanding of the institutional and legal framework of territorial development
• Master the tools and methods of territorial diagnosis and planning
• Develop strong communication and interpersonal skills

Outline:

Course Structure:

The program is organized into four main modules:

• Territorial Analysis: This module provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for territorial analysis, including an understanding of the different dimensions of territory, the methods and techniques of territorial diagnosis, and the challenges and opportunities for territorial development.
• Development Policies and Strategies: This module covers the different policies and strategies that can be used to promote territorial development, including economic development, social development, environmental development, and cultural development.
• Transitions: Governance and Territories: This module examines the changing nature of governance and its impact on territorial development.
It also explores the role of territorial actors, including local governments, businesses, and civil society organizations, in shaping territorial development.
• Transitions: Companies and Territories: This module focuses on the relationship between companies and territories.
It examines the role of companies in territorial development and the impact of territorial development on companies.
• Applied Territorial Development: This module provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.
Students work on a research project that focuses on a specific territorial development issue.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Individual assignments: Students are required to complete a number of individual assignments, including essays, presentations, and research papers.
• Group projects: Students work in groups to complete a number of projects, including case studies, simulations, and policy briefs.
• Final exam: Students take a final exam at the end of the program.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in territorial development. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures: Lectures provide students with the foundational knowledge they need to understand territorial development.
• Seminars: Seminars provide students with the opportunity to discuss and debate territorial development issues.
• Workshops: Workshops provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world problems.
• Field visits: Field visits provide students with the opportunity to see territorial development in action.

Careers:

Graduates of the MS Territorial Development Strategy program are prepared for a variety of careers in territorial development, including:

• Economic development officer: Economic development officers work to promote economic growth and development in their communities.
• Business creation and development officer: Business creation and development officers help businesses to start and grow in their communities.
• Economic and territorial developer: Economic and territorial developers work to develop and implement strategies for territorial development.
• Territorial business engineer: Territorial business engineers work to design and implement solutions to territorial development challenges.
• Project manager in territorial development: Project managers in territorial development work to manage and coordinate territorial development projects.
• Economic, urban and sustainable development project manager: Economic, urban and sustainable development project managers work to develop and implement projects that promote economic, urban, and sustainable development.
• Territorial development officer: Territorial development officers work to develop and implement strategies for territorial development.
• Lobbyist: Lobbyists represent the interests of their clients before government officials.

Tuition Fees for 2024-2025 MS Territorial Development Strategy : €14,500 Tuition fees include the membership fee for EM Normandie Alumni Association, which gives you access to all services and a life membership. €50 charged to candidates in order to study their profile The contribution to CVEC (Contribution Vie Etudiante et de Campus), amounting to €100, by connecting to the dedicated plaftorm. Fees for students enrolling for the first time in 2024.